Political sparks flew in Lucknow ahead of the UP legislature’s budget session opener. Samajwadi Party legislators and upper house reps orchestrated a spirited protest at the Chaudhary Charan Singh memorial within assembly grounds, their anti-BJP rallying cries piercing the air and foreshadowing intense debates.
Making a poignant statement, MLC Ashutosh Sinha arrived by cycle, zeroing in on Varanasi’s temple destruction saga. He pledged relentless pursuit in the house, while Aradhana Mishra Mona led the charge in the demonstration.
The session promises fireworks, with opposition eyeing attacks on special intensive revision of electoral rolls, illicit codeine trade, job scarcity, gender safety failures, and diplomatic shortcomings. SP interventions may spark walkouts or uproars.
Legislative priorities follow the Governor’s speech, including bill passages. House pays homage to fallen members on Tuesday before recessing to Wednesday’s budget tabling for 2026-27. Robust security envelops the area.
Speaker Satish Mahana, during all-party consultations, stressed collaborative conduct. ‘Healthy discourse is the soul of our democracy; let’s make this assembly a beacon of deliberation,’ he urged.